Unit Secretary

About This Role

This role provides essential clerical and administrative support to the nursing unit, handling communication, patient record management, and supply ordering to ensure efficient unit operations.

Responsibilities

• Perform clerical functions for the nursing unit
• Answer telephones, take messages, and communicate messages to appropriate personnel in a timely manner
• Answer call lights and communicate messages to the appropriate person in a timely manner
• Schedule patient tests, procedures, and activities under the direction of a nurse
• Prepare admission charts and records with all appropriate forms and labels
• Process patient admission, discharge, and order information
• Order supplies under the direction of the nurse manager or charge nurse
• Assist physicians as needed
• Prepare and keep current census sheets

Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Knowledge of medical terminology
• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• Ability to work under stress and respond quickly in emergencies
• Ability to work cooperatively as a team member
• Demonstrates a high level of interpersonal skills
• Must read, write and speak fluent English

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent
• 1 year recent Unit Secretary and Nursing Assistant experience in an acute care setting preferred

Nice to Have

• 1 year recent Unit Secretary and Nursing Assistant experience in an acute care setting

Benefits